In last week's shiur (on Acharei Mot) we discussed the transition that takes place in Sefer Vayikra from Mishkan related topics to the more general mitzvot of daily life. While chapter 18 brought numerous examples of 'what not to do,' chapter 19 (i.e. the beginning of Parshat Kedoshim) tells us 'what we should do'; thus, its header is "kedoshim tihyu" - Be Holy.
After a cursory reading of Parshat Kedoshim, one is usually left with the impression that it simply contains a 'melange' of mitzvot, as it is quite difficult to pinpoint the logic of its progression. To arrive at a better understanding of the format of Parshat Kedoshim our shiur will explore the numerous similarities between this Parsha and the Ten Commandments.

Does the name "Eydah" imply something 'good' or something 'bad?'
Even though "eydah" carries a negative connotation in the story of the spies in Parshat Shlach, in the opening pasuk of Parshat Kedoshim it seems to imply something very positive.
In this week's shiur we suggest a thematic connection between the word "eydah" and the first half of Parshat Kedoshim (i.e. chapter 19).

Did you ever pay attention to 'maftir' in Parshat Kedoshim? If you did, you must have been terribly bothered by the final pasuk of the Parsha - for it simply doesn't belong there!
Furthermore, did you ever notice that Vayikra chapter 20 (the end of Kedoshim) is almost a repeat of chapter 18 (the end of Acharei Mot)?
For those of you who may be troubled by either of these two questions, the following shiur attempts to provide some answers.